We are a Community Primary school for 5-11 year olds based in Torbay, Devon. We have also got a Sure Start Children's Centre on site, which caters for children upto the age of 5.

Watcombe School enjoys a magnificent setting, surrounded by wooded hills and open fields with nearby adjacent beaches. It is on the northern boundary of Torquay, and directly facing the school is Brunel Woods and Brunel Manor, both closely associated with Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We are lucky to have extensive grounds with large playgrounds, playing fields and a variety of outdoor play equipment.

The aim of our school is to create the best possible environment in which to promote high quality teaching and learning. Within this environment we seek to foster a caring atmosphere, where pupils feel happy and secure. We want to encourage each child to reach their full potential, in all curriculum areas, within a disciplined and interesting work environment. We also think it is important that each child develops fully as a person, with positive attitudes to others, and to the community as a whole.

CHILDREN CENTRE

The Government intends that the provision of good quality integrated services should have extensive and long lasting positive impression on children, their parents and the wider community. Children's Centres will contribute to the Government's commitment to:

the best start in life for every child

better opportunities for parents

affordable, good quality childcare

stronger and safer communities

The Government's long term aspiration is that all children in the 20% most disadvantaged wards will have access to Children's Centre services.